Spurs Hall of Famer George Gervin

June 23, 2013 4:30 PM

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George "The Iceman" Gervin hands the Western Conference trophy to owner Peter Holt during the award presentation following their win Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Grizzlies, Monday on May 27, 2013, in Memphis. San Antonio won 93-86 to advance to the NBA finals. less

George "The Iceman" Gervin hands the Western Conference trophy to owner Peter Holt during the award presentation following their win Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Grizzlies, Monday on May ... more

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George Gervin 1974-75 Topps rookie card. Gervin was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1996.

George Gervin 1974-75 Topps rookie card. Gervin was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1996.

George Gervin (44) of the San Antonio Spurs. Gervin was All-NBA first team five times and All-NBA second team twice.

George Gervin (44) of the San Antonio Spurs. Gervin was All-NBA first team five times and All-NBA second team twice.

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George Gervin lays up a finger roll. Gervin was an ABA All-Star three times, NBA All-Star nine times and NBA All-Star MVP in 1980.

George Gervin lays up a finger roll. Gervin was an ABA All-Star three times, NBA All-Star nine times and NBA All-Star MVP in 1980.

George Gervin lays up a finger roll. Gervin was an ABA All-Star... Photo-4827040.65082 - San Antonio Express-News

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George Gervin lays up a finger roll in 1979. George Gervin was a four-time NBA scoring champion.

George Gervin lays up a finger roll in 1979. George Gervin was a four-time NBA scoring champion.

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George Gervin lays up a finger roll against at the HemisFair Arena in San Antonio.

George Gervin lays up a finger roll against at the HemisFair Arena in San Antonio.

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George Gervin of the Spurs poses for a portrait in 1982.

George Gervin of the Spurs poses for a portrait in 1982.

George Gervin of the Spurs poses for a portrait in 1982. Photo-4827043.65082 - San Antonio Express-News

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George Gervin and his finger roll helped the San Antonio Spurs survive, first in the ABA and then in the NBA.

George Gervin and his finger roll helped the San Antonio Spurs survive, first in the ABA and then in the NBA.

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The Spurs' George Gervin (left) and Billy Paultz play defense on the Nets' Julius Erving during a 1975-76 ABA game.

The Spurs' George Gervin (left) and Billy Paultz play defense on the Nets' Julius Erving during a 1975-76 ABA game.

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The Spurs' George Gervin splits the defense of the Nets' Julius Erving (left) and Rich Jones (33) during a regular-season ABA game against New York at HemisFair Arena on March 5, 1976.

The Spurs' George Gervin splits the defense of the Nets' Julius Erving (left) and Rich Jones (33) during a regular-season ABA game against New York at HemisFair Arena on March 5, 1976.

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The Spurs' George Gervin grabs a rebound during Game 6 of the ABA semifinal playoff series with the New York Nets on April 21, 1976.

The Spurs' George Gervin grabs a rebound during Game 6 of the ABA semifinal playoff series with the New York Nets on April 21, 1976.

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George Gervin scores on Julius Erving in 1981

George Gervin scores on Julius Erving in 1981

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George Gervin drives against San Diego's Scott English in 1975.

George Gervin drives against San Diego's Scott English in 1975.

George Gervin drives against San Diego's Scott English in 1975. Photo-4827049.65082 - San Antonio Express-News

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George Gervin and Tom Owens go after a rebound in this undated file photo.

George Gervin and Tom Owens go after a rebound in this undated file photo.

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The Spurs' George Gervin (44) tries to fend off the defense of the Nets' Brian Taylor during the first quarter of Game 7 of the 1976 ABA semifinal playoff series with New York. The Spurs lost the best of seven series 4-3. less

The Spurs' George Gervin (44) tries to fend off the defense of the Nets' Brian Taylor during the first quarter of Game 7 of the 1976 ABA semifinal playoff series with New York. The Spurs lost the best of seven ... more

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Spurs star George Gervin drives around Julius Erving in 1975 at the HemisFair Arena in San Antonio.

Spurs star George Gervin drives around Julius Erving in 1975 at the HemisFair Arena in San Antonio.

U.S. basketball Hall of Famer George Gervin spins the ball as Indian students watch at a coaching clinic in Mumbai, India on Feb. 24, 2011. Gervin visited Mumbai and New Delhi as part of a sports envoy program of the U.S. Department of State and the NBA. less

U.S. basketball Hall of Famer George Gervin spins the ball as Indian students watch at a coaching clinic in Mumbai, India on Feb. 24, 2011. Gervin visited Mumbai and New Delhi as part of a sports envoy program ... more

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The Spurs' David Robinson and Nets' Jason Kidd get together with George "The Iceman" Gervin and Julius "Dr. J" Erving for a ceremonial jump ball prior to the start of Game 1 of the NBA Finals June 4, 2003. The Spurs defeated the Nets 101-89. less

The Spurs' David Robinson and Nets' Jason Kidd get together with George "The Iceman" Gervin and Julius "Dr. J" Erving for a ceremonial jump ball prior to the start of Game 1 of the NBA Finals June 4, 2003. The ... more

NBA legend George Gervin of the Spurs greets Marine Sgt. Alejandro Del Rio of San Antonio during a visit at the Bethesda Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., on April 29, 2005. Del Rio, 22, was injured in Iraq.

NBA legend George Gervin of the Spurs greets Marine Sgt. Alejandro Del Rio of San Antonio during a visit at the Bethesda Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., on April 29, 2005. Del Rio, 22, was injured in Iraq.

NBA Legend George Gervin is seen during the NBA Legends shootout during the 2007 NBA All-Star weekend at NBA Jam Session Center Court on February 15, 2007 in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

NBA Legend George Gervin is seen during the NBA Legends shootout during the 2007 NBA All-Star weekend at NBA Jam Session Center Court on February 15, 2007 in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

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With the roar of the crowd, Spurs' legend George Gervin raises his arms to receive the applause as former players were honored at half-time of the Spurs-SuperSonics game on Apri 10, 1998.

With the roar of the crowd, Spurs' legend George Gervin raises his arms to receive the applause as former players were honored at half-time of the Spurs-SuperSonics game on Apri 10, 1998.

With the roar of the crowd, Spurs' legend George Gervin raises... Photo-4827070.65082 - San Antonio Express-News